Fireside Overnights at 49: nonelectric back-in sites with coin‑op showers in Madison

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Fireside Overnights at 49: nonelectric back-in sites with coin‑op showers in Madison

A compact guide to 49’s campsite comforts — fire rings, picnic tables, coin‑operated showers and laundry — and the practical details you need before you arrive.

Fireside Overnights at 49: nonelectric back-in sites with coin‑op showers in Madison.

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Location
Madison
Operator
White Mound
Category
Hiking
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Experience the great outdoors at our campground, featuring cozy campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Enjoy convenient amenities like coin-operated showers and laundry facilities, plus a playground and basketball hoop for family fun. Create lasting memories in a natural setting that combines comfort with adventure.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Fireside campsites with room for rigs up to 40'
THE SITES

Fireside campsites with room for rigs up to 40'

Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table. Sites accommodate RVs, pop-ups and tents; the campground is nonelectric and configured for back-in parking up to 40'.

Coin‑operated showers and on‑site laundry
THE AMENITIES

Coin‑operated showers and on‑site laundry

A shower building houses coin-operated showers and sinks; washers and dryers are also available for a fee — practical conveniences after a day outdoors.

Playground at the entrance and a hoop in the middle
THE FAMILY LENS

Playground at the entrance and a hoop in the middle

The campground layout includes a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop centrally located — small features that make this a sensible choice for families.

What the day feels like

What an overnight at 49 feels like

Expect a straightforward, amenities-focused camp experience: individual sites clustered around communal facilities, easy access to coin‑operated showers and laundry, and family-friendly play areas. The setting favors traditional, nonelectric camping with the practical comforts that keep multi-night stays simple.

Fireside campsites with room for rigs up to 40'

THE SITES

Fireside campsites with room for rigs up to 40'

Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table. Sites accommodate RVs, pop-ups and tents; the campground is nonelectric and configured for back-in parking up to 40'.

Coin‑operated showers and on‑site laundry

THE AMENITIES

Coin‑operated showers and on‑site laundry

A shower building houses coin-operated showers and sinks; washers and dryers are also available for a fee — practical conveniences after a day outdoors.

Playground at the entrance and a hoop in the middle

THE FAMILY LENS

Playground at the entrance and a hoop in the middle

The campground layout includes a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop centrally located — small features that make this a sensible choice for families.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this campground suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Car campers & pop-up/RV ownersA solid fit for RVs, pop-ups and tent campers who don’t require electrical hookups — sites are nonelectric and set up for back-in parking up to 40'.
2
Families with childrenGood match thanks to a playground near the entrance and a basketball hoop in the campground center, plus communal facilities that simplify multi-night stays.
3
Budget-conscious overnightersDesigned for multi-night stays with a clear rate structure; coin-operated showers and laundry keep on-site needs affordable and straightforward.
4
Campers needing hookups or full servicesNot ideal — the campground is nonelectric and does not advertise electrical hookups; travelers requiring powered sites should seek alternatives.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Rates & length of stay

Rates are tiered by nights: 2 nights $45; 3 nights $65; 4 nights $85; 5 nights $105; 6 nights $125; 7 nights $145. Note that rates do not include parking.

What to bring

Bring coins for on-site machines: showers are coin-operated and billed at $1.50 per 5 minutes; washers and dryers are $1.25 each. Pack for nonelectric camping (lighting, cooking gear, etc.).

On-site facilities

Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table; the campground has a shower building with sinks, washers and dryers, pit toilets at both ends, a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop in the middle.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How much does a multi-night stay cost?

Rates by length: 2 nights $45; 3 nights $65; 4 nights $85; 5 nights $105; 6 nights $125; 7 nights $145.

Are campsites electric? What vehicle types are allowed?

Sites are nonelectric and configured for back-in parking; they accommodate RVs, pop-ups and tents up to 40'.

What amenities are available at the campground?

Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes a shower building with coin-operated showers and sinks, washers and dryers, pit toilets at both ends, a playground and a basketball hoop.

How do the showers and laundry operate and what do they cost?

Showers are coin-operated at $1.50 per 5 minutes. Washers and dryers are coin-operated at $1.25 each.

Is parking included in the campsite rate?

No — rates do not include parking.

Where are the restrooms located?

Pit toilets are located at both ends of the campground.